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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 878.86 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 878.86 and 342.91 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 878.86 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/878.86 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 878.86 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 301,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,369.88/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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